Delicious Fall/Winter Trifle Recipes: Share Your Opinions!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around sharing and discussing various trifle recipes suitable for fall and winter, particularly in the context of Pampered Chef shows. Participants express their preferences for different recipes and share personal experiences with specific trifles.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses interest in offering trifles at upcoming shows and shares a preference for a Pumpkin Trifle recipe.
  • Another participant shares a recipe for a Double Chocolate Mocha Trifle, highlighting its popularity at shows.
  • Several users mention Janet's Peanut Butter Cup Trifle as a favorite, with multiple participants praising its taste and success at events.
  • One participant notes the Black Forest Trifle as a good option if fruit is desired, asking about its capacity in the Trifle Bowl.
  • Another participant suggests modifying the Black Forest Trifle recipe for use with Torte pans.
  • One participant mentions a blueberry/lemon trifle recipe that looks appealing but has not tried it personally.
  • Another participant shares their experience of using Janet's PB Brownie Trifle recipe at an open house, noting it was well-received.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the popularity of Janet's Peanut Butter Cup Trifle, but there is no clear consensus on a single best trifle recipe, as various options are discussed and preferred by different individuals.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and preferences regarding trifle recipes, particularly in relation to seasonal shows and events within the Pampered Chef community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for creative dessert ideas to showcase at shows may find the shared recipes and experiences beneficial.

kam
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I would really like to offer (push) trifles for my Oct/Nov shows (since the Dec special is the Trifle Bowl).

I like to make a Pumpkin Trifle Recipe (that I got from here last year). But I would really like to offer one other.

The new one from this Season's SB didn't thrill me to make. And I heard a lot of complaints about last Fall's Trifle (Chocolate-Raspberry Cookie Trifle) not looking all that nice or tall when done.

So what are some good Trifle recipes to demo for the Fall/Winter? I loved the one from the Summer - but obviously want to stay away from needing the fresh fruit. I would prefer some thoughts on the PC ones, but non-PC ones are OK too.

Thanks!
 
This one is delish! Someone always takes one of my scrapers and cleans out my trifle bowl!

Double Chocolate Mocha Trifle
1 pkg (18.25 oz) brownie mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)
4 t instant coffee
1/4 C warm water
1 3/4 C cold milk
2 pkgs (3.4 oz each) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
2 C thawed, frozen whipped topping
3 toffee bars (1.5 oz each), coarsely chopped (Heath or Skor bars)
Additional whipped topping (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray Rectangular Baker with vegetable oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Prepare brownies according to package directions for cake-like brownies. Bake as directed. Cool completely.

2. Dissolve coffee granules in water in Classic Batter Bowl. Add milk and pudding mix; whisk until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken using Stainless Steel Whisk. Gently fold in whipped topping using Classic Scraper.

3. Cut brownies into 1-inch cubes using Serrated Bread Knife. Chop toffee bars using Food Chopper. Layer 1/3 of the brownie cubes onto bottom of chilled Chillzanne® Bowl. Top with 1/3 of the pudding mixture; press lightly. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the chopped toffee. Repeat layers two more times. If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping using Easy Accent® Decorator
 
That pumpkin trifle sounds really good....can you post the recipe
Thanks....Danielle
 
Search on here for Janet's Peanut Butter Cup Trifle--it's amazing.
 
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DebbieJ said:
Search on here for Janet's Peanut Butter Cup Trifle--it's amazing.
Forgot all about that one! I will look!

Here is the Pumkin Trifle Recipe:

Cake Layer
1 Box Vanilla Cake Mix (and ingredients to make it)
1 Tbsp Cinnamon Plus

Pumpkin Layer
1 Large Box Vanilla Pudding
1 1/2 cup Milk
1 (15oz) can pumpkin (without spices)
3/4 tsp Cinnamon Plus
16 oz Frozen Whipped topping (thawed)

Top Layer
1 Small Box French Vanilla Pudding
1 Cup Milk
8 oz Frozen Whipped topping (thawed)


1) Mix the Cinnamon Plus in with the cake mix, add the other ingredients that the box calls for. Bake. When cool, cube.

2)Mix large box of pudding, 1 1/2 cups of milk, Can Pumpkin, and Cinnamon Plus mix that well, fold in 16 oz Whipped Topping

3)Combine 1 cup Milk, Small box of Pudding, fold in 8 oz whipped topping.

To assemble your trifle place part of the cubed cake in the trifle bowl, put pumpkin mixture on top of that then top with pudding mixture. Repeat.


The recipe doesn't say, but I am doing three layers, using 1/3 of each at a time.
 
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ChefBeckyD said:
Janet's Peanut Butter Trifle is excellent!

Also - Black Forest Trifle if you would like to have some fruit - it uses cherry pie filling!

Does the Black Forest Trifle fill up the Trifle Bowl? I only wonder since some of the older recipes were for the Large Chillzanne (I think) and I am not sure how they are for the Trifle Bowl...

Thanks for posting the PB Trifle.
 
DebbieJ said:
Search on here for Janet's Peanut Butter Cup Trifle--it's amazing.

Hey thanks! I just made that for a show Saturday and it was devoured again!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Janet's Peanut Butter Trifle is excellent!

Also - Black Forest Trifle if you would like to have some fruit - it uses cherry pie filling!

Hey I was looking for something else to do with the Torte pans...that Black Forest Trifle just might have to be modified for that! Looks yummy!
 
How about using the PB Torte from this season's SBRC as a starting point, but making it into a trifle instead? Make the brownie in a bar pan, then cut/break up into pieces. Make some extra filling (the marshmallow/chip mixture) and layer that with the brownies and cut up PB cups.
 
janetupnorth said:
Hey I was looking for something else to do with the Torte pans...that Black Forest Trifle just might have to be modified for that! Looks yummy!

Are there any PC recipes using the torte pans? I have a Betty Crocker cookbook that has recipes using cake mixes, and there are a couple that use torte pans. Let me know if you'd like to see them. :chef:
 
janetupnorth said:
Hey I was looking for something else to do with the Torte pans...that Black Forest Trifle just might have to be modified for that! Looks yummy!
If you search for "Flan Pans" I posted a bunch of recipes that were for the old PC flan pans. They'd work with the torte pans.Edited to add: Check out this- http://www.chefsuccess.com/f7/torte-recipies-15280/#post134276
 
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chefann said:
How about using the PB Torte from this season's SBRC as a starting point, but making it into a trifle instead? Make the brownie in a bar pan, then cut/break up into pieces. Make some extra filling (the marshmallow/chip mixture) and layer that with the brownies and cut up PB cups.

Oooohhhh - Good idea. I have wanted to make the new Torte - but don't have the pans yet. Yes, this could work as a trifle. How about adding a thin layer of cool whip....
 
There's one on here that's called a ho-ho trifle. It's made with hoho little debbie cakes and cherry pie filling. It looks really tasty.
 
kam said:
Oooohhhh - Good idea. I have wanted to make the new Torte - but don't have the pans yet. Yes, this could work as a trifle. How about adding a thin layer of cool whip....

Just look at my peanut butter cup trifle recipe...it is basically the same but switch pudding and cool whip for marshmellows.
 
I LOVE Janet's PB Cup trifle! It is amazing! Now I just need an excuse to make it not at a show so I can finally eat some! (I've only been able to lick the spoon at my friend's show after everyone left) :)
 
babywings76 said:
Are there any PC recipes using the torte pans? I have a Betty Crocker cookbook that has recipes using cake mixes, and there are a couple that use torte pans. Let me know if you'd like to see them. :chef:


Darn...I just whipped out that recipe book and realized that they named some things as tortes but didn't use torte pans. Oh well.:rolleyes:
 
what about the blueberry/lemon one in 29 minutes? havent tried it myself, but it looks very appealing in the bowl...
 
babywings76 said:
Darn...I just whipped out that recipe book and realized that they named some things as tortes but didn't use torte pans. Oh well.:rolleyes:

A torte is basically a layered cake, so you can use our torte pans for those.
 
GourmetGirl said:
I LOVE Janet's PB Cup trifle! It is amazing! Now I just need an excuse to make it not at a show so I can finally eat some! (I've only been able to lick the spoon at my friend's show after everyone left) :)

I used Janet's PB Brownie Trifle recipe at my open house and it was a HUGE hit. VERY YUMMY!!! :)
 
I currently have two on my website. I get a lot of RAVE REVIEWS on BOTH!

/vanessawilliams
 
Janet's PBC Trifle is AMAZING! I got 3 leads from taking that to a friend's party. They gladly gave me their emails and told me to PLEASE email them the recipe AND put them on my emails list for PC! YAY!
 
Man, wish I could start collecting royalties. ;)




Just kidding, glad it is loved and gets business!
 
janetupnorth said:
Man, wish I could start collecting royalties. ;)

Janet... I am sure you could collect the extra pounds from everyone who is eating and loving it :) hehehe :p
 
chefann said:
How about using the PB Torte from this season's SBRC as a starting point, but making it into a trifle instead? Make the brownie in a bar pan, then cut/break up into pieces. Make some extra filling (the marshmallow/chip mixture) and layer that with the brownies and cut up PB cups.


That is a great idea! I have been wanting to make this, but I don't have the torte pans.
 
These all sound so good!!
 
They all sound fantastic!!!!!
 
I have several requests for the Tiramisu Brownie Trifle... in the new SB. It's really easy to make and tastes fantastic!:thumbup:
 
I've been making Turtle Trifle

It is similar to the PB one.

I layer brownies (or chocolate cake), put caramel sundae syrup over that, then chocolate pudding (use two small boxes with 3 c. milk), then chopped pecans, then cool whip. I top it with PC Caramel Sprinkles.

SOOOOO YUMMMMMMYYYYYYYYY!
 
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khergatt said:
I've been making Turtle Trifle

It is similar to the PB one.

I layer brownies (or chocolate cake), put caramel sundae syrup over that, then chocolate pudding (use two small boxes with 3 c. milk), then chopped pecans, then cool whip. I top it with PC Caramel Sprinkles.

SOOOOO YUMMMMMMYYYYYYYYY!

That sounds really good. And Easy. Do you do the layers twice or three times?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some key ingredients for a delicious fall/winter trifle?

Key ingredients for a fall/winter trifle often include seasonal fruits like apples and pears, spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, rich desserts like gingerbread or pumpkin pie, and creamy layers made from whipped cream or custard. You can also incorporate nuts and chocolate for added texture and flavor.

How can I make my trifle visually appealing?

To make your trifle visually appealing, use a clear glass bowl or individual cups to showcase the layers. Alternate colorful ingredients like fruits, cake, and cream, and consider garnishing with fresh herbs, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for an extra touch.

Can I prepare a trifle in advance?

Yes, you can prepare a trifle in advance! In fact, making it a day ahead allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Just be sure to store it in the refrigerator and add any crunchy toppings, like nuts or cookies, just before serving to maintain their texture.

What are some popular flavor combinations for fall/winter trifles?

Popular flavor combinations for fall/winter trifles include pumpkin spice with gingerbread cake, apple cinnamon with vanilla pudding, and chocolate peppermint with crushed candy canes. You can also experiment with flavors like caramel pecan or cranberry orange for a festive twist.

How can I make a trifle healthier while still being delicious?

To make a trifle healthier, consider using Greek yogurt or low-fat whipped cream instead of heavy cream, and opt for whole grain cake or reduced-sugar desserts. Incorporating more fruits and nuts can also enhance the nutritional value while keeping the dessert satisfying and delicious.

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